Ginger-Lime Shrimp Stir-Fry with Bok Choy
This quick stir-fry brings in a different ethnic direction with ginger, garlic, shrimp, bok choy, and sweet peppers over rice. It is colorful, light, and packed with texture: juicy shrimp, crisp-tender vegetables, and a savory glossy sauce.
Ingredients
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Service Counter Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp Raw 31/401 lb 7.99
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Bok Choy1 lb 2.49
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Fresh Orange Bell Pepper1 each 2.00
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Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper1 each 1.50
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Green Onions2 stalks 1.50
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Ginger Root1 tablespoon, grated 4.99
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Garlic2 cloves 1.50
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 each 1.50
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Soy sauce2 tablespoons
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Sesame oil1 teaspoon
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Neutral oil1 tablespoon
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Cornstarch1 teaspoon
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Cooked rice2 cups
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients. Pat dry 1 pound raw peeled and deveined shrimp. Trim 1 pound bok choy and separate the stems from the leafy tops, then slice the stems and roughly chop the leaves. Thinly slice 1 orange bell pepper and 1 green bell pepper. Slice 2 green onions on a bias. Grate 1 tablespoon ginger and mince 2 cloves garlic.
- In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon lime juice from the 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons water.
- Season the 1 pound shrimp lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat on the stove. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1 minute per side until just turning pink. Transfer the shrimp to a plate so they do not overcook.
- Add the sliced bok choy stems, the sliced orange bell pepper, and the sliced green bell pepper to the hot skillet. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the peppers soften slightly and the bok choy stems stay crisp-tender.
- Add the chopped bok choy leaves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant and the greens wilt.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet. Pour in the soy-lime sauce and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce lightly thickens and glazes the shrimp and vegetables.
- Warm 2 cups cooked rice if needed. Taste the stir-fry and squeeze in a little more juice from the 1 lime for brightness.
- Spoon the 2 cups cooked rice into shallow bowls. Arrange the shrimp and vegetables over the rice so the pink shrimp, green bok choy, and orange peppers show clearly. Scatter the sliced 2 green onions over the top and serve with extra lime wedges from the remaining lime.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-18
Health notes: Approx. 490 calories per serving. About 35g protein, 42g carbohydrate, 14g fat, 4g fiber. Lean protein and vegetable-heavy with moderate rice.
Drink pairing: Look for a fresh, aromatic white with enough lift for ginger and enough fruit for the shrimp. Riesling works beautifully with the sweet-savory balance, while Pinot Gris gives a slightly softer, orchard-fruit profile with clean acidity.